receiver
[noun]
a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures
Media and Communication - TV and Radio
Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio such as "receiver", "screen", and "antenna".
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cable converter box
[noun]
a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels
Ex:
The
cable converter box
came with
instructions
to
help
set up
the
channels
easily
.
wireless cable
[noun]
the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead
Ex:
He
installed
wireless cable
in
the
living room
,
so
we
can
watch
TV
without
worrying
about
running
cables
everywhere
.
contrast
[noun]
the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen
Ex:
The
contrast
setting
was
too
low
,
making
the
image
appear
washed out
.
remote control
[noun]
a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance
Ex:
She
bought
a
new
remote control
for
her
smart TV
to
access
all
its
features
.
screen
[noun]
the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed
Ex:
tuner
[noun]
an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station
volume
[noun]
the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.
Ex:
They
adjusted
the
volume
of
the
speakers
to
ensure
everyone
at
the
party
could
hear
the
music
.
LDTV
[noun]
a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to SD or HD formats
Ex:
He
decided
to
upgrade
from
an
LDTV
to
a
4
K
television
for
better
picture
quality
.
SDTV
[noun]
a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV
Ex:
The
signal
from
the
antenna
is
in
SDTV
,
so
the
picture
looks
fuzzy
compared
to
streaming
in
HD
.
HDTV
[noun]
a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television
Ex:
The
HDTV
in
the
living room
is
perfect
for
movie
nights
with
friends
.
UHDTV
[noun]
an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV
Ex:
I
ca
n't
believe
how
sharp
the
sports
game
looks on
this
UHDTV
.
cathode-ray tube
[noun]
a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens
Ex:
The
cathode-ray tube
technology
in
older
televisions
does
n't
compare
to
the
sharpness
of
modern
LCD
screens
.
rear-projection television
[noun]
a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs
Ex:
home theater
[noun]
an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater
antenna
[noun]
a device that is used to send and receive signals
Ex:
The
car
's
antenna
helps
improve
radio
reception
while
driving in
remote
areas
.
speaker
[noun]
equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.
Ex:
She
adjusted
the
volume
on
the
stereo
speakers
to
fill
the
room
with
music
.
flat-screen TV
[noun]
a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs
Ex:
cable television
[noun]
a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground
Ex:
The
cable television
industry
has
evolved
with
the
introduction
of
digital
and
high-definition
channels
.
satellite television
[noun]
a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region
Ex:
Switching
from
cable
to
satellite television
gave
them
better
reception
and more
options
.
HDMI
[noun]
a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices
Ex:
Make
sure
the
HDMI
cable
is
plugged in
properly
to
get
the
best
picture
quality
.
coaxial cable
[noun]
a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference
Ex:
The
internet
connection
was
slow
,
so
the
technician
checked
the
coaxial cable
for
any
damage
.
component video cable
[noun]
a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels
Ex:
The
red
,
blue
,
and
green
plugs
on
the
component video cable
confused
me
at first
,
but
I
got
them
in
the
right
slots
.
composite video cable
[noun]
a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs
Ex:
You
will
need
a
composite video cable
to
watch
movies
on
this
older
TV
.
S-Video cable
[noun]
a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it
Ex:
I
found
an
S-Video cable
in
my
drawer
,
so
I
connected
it
to
the
projector
for
movie
night
.
DVI cable
[noun]
a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format
Ex:
DisplayPort
[noun]
a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions
Ex:
If
you
want
to
play
games
in
4
K
,
it
's
better
to
use
a
DisplayPort
instead of
HDMI
.
audio cable
[noun]
a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content
Ex:
I
have
an
audio cable
that
connects
my
computer
to
the
speakers
for
better
sound
quality
.